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Wishing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II a speedy recovery.

First quarter peal as conductor (aged 14).

Rung to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary today of Bill and Barbara Deason.

For Evensong

100TH Birthday compliment to David Tildesley, father of Richard Tildesley who gave and built the bell frame.

Also In Memory of Barry J Lewis who help with the restoration and augmentation of these bells.

Ist Grandsire Doubles;2. Ist Doubles for; 3.

First QP as conductor on 10. First QP on 10 - 7

First blows in method for all. Rung within the compass of the feast of St Antony of Egypt (17th of January) the ringers wish to name this method after the saint believing it not to have been rung before. x36x14x56x16x34x36le14.

Birthday compliments to: Esther Major, granddaughter of 2, 4 tomorrow; and Carol Roberts, who runs the Oswestry Heritage Centre Restaurant in the grounds of the church, 70 yesterday.

The ringers, believing it not to have been rung before, wish to name this method St Brigid of Ireland Delight Minor, having been rung within the compass of her feast day (1st Feb)

1st QP for 40 years - 1, on her return, this day, to change ringing.

The ringers believing this method not to have been rung before wish to name it St Caedmon Delight Minor having rung it on the Saint's feast day

Rung to wish the Rev Martin Tanner happiness in his retirement and on his move to Northamptonshire.

1st as conductor on 10.

For evensong

To welcome Luke, third adopted Grandson for Edric and Maureen Broom.

First in the method: 3 and 6.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Tobias John Neal on Saturday 25th February, Grandson of John and Gill Neal.

Rung to celebrate the marriage of Guy Frankfort and Sharon Mansfield.

First extent of Kennington - 4.

To welcome the first grandchild of Michael Carding, the tower captain at Meole Brace, into the ringing community.

Rung before the service to commemorate the 160th and 150th anniversaries of the births of Sir Robert Jones and Dame Agnes Hunt, co-founders of the nearby world-renowned orthopaedic hospital

Rung for the William Byrd Choral Eucharist

Birthday compliment to Dawn.

500th on eight:7.

First QP on 10 - 7. To celebrate the life of Chris Roberts, former Tower Captain of Chester Cathedral.

The ringers believing this method not to have been rung before wish to name it St Dunchad Delight Minor, to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of the death of St Dunchad, 11th Abbot of Iona.

To celebrate the 100th birthday of Dame Vera Lynn

For Evensong and to celebrate the life and music of Chuck Berry

First QP of Surprise Major inside - 2. To celebrate the birthdays of 1 and 4.

The ringers believing this method not to have been rung before, and having rung the method within the compass of the saint's feast day (29th March), wish to name it St Eustace of Luxeuil Delight Minor.

First quarter of Surprise 'inside' - 4.

First attempt - 1

Rung as a get-well compliment to L Martin Daniels.

For the service of Music and Readings for QPassiontide.

To celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Bill and Mair Bowen stalwart supporters of St Oswald's

Dedicated to the men of Market Drayton who died in the Great War between January and March 1917:

Joseph Dyas, L/Cpl, 18th Batt. Manchester Regt;

Richard A Garrett, Pte, Machine Gun Corps;

Frederick W Gosling, Gunner, "A" Bty, 102nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery;

William Woodcock, Cpl, 14th Batt. Hampshire Regt;

Alfred Chidlow, Pte, 7th Batt. KSLI;

Gilbert W Russell, L/Cpl, 1st Batt. Irish Guards.

First QP of Lincolnshire - 2

For Easter Day Choral Evensong

First Surprise Major: 3.

First in method - 3 and 5

First quarter peal of Minor - 2.

Rung to celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss for Hillary and Roy Bloor.

For Evensong and to celebrate the lives of: Professor Andrew Tullo, ophthalmalogical researcher at University of Manchester and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and friend and active resident of Oswestry; and Betty Blake grandmother of 6 who died today age 102.

Dedicated to the men of Market Drayton who died in the Great War during April 1917:

William Barnett, Pte, 5th Batt. KSLI;

Thomas Johnson, Pte, Canadian Light Horse;

William Preston, Pte, 5th Batt. KSLI.

Rung to celebrate the birth of Enid Mae on 30 April 2017, a daughter for Chloë and Ian Darby, and first grandchild for Gail and Matthew Lawrence.

Composed by a member of the band 50 years ago (RW 67/548) and believed not to have been rung before now.

For Choral Eucharist BCP

First QP in method -2

To celebrate the 89th birthday of Marjorie Capey, mother-in-law of 2. And to wish Pete Neil, a regular ringer at this tower, a speedy recovery from surgery.

For Evensong. To celebrate the 50th birthday of the Conductor.

Rung to celebrate the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Pam and David Clarke.

Remembering the victims of, and all those affected by, the Manchester bombing.

Rung for the Brook House Open Garden afternoon in aid of Forton Church

17th birthday compliments to Caitlin Homfray (27th May) granddaughter of 2 and remembering George Sadler, grandfather of 2, on the 150th anniversary of his birth

Dedicated to the men of Market Drayton who died in the Great War during May 1917:

Thomas H Sambrook, Pte, 5th Bn. KSLI;

Charles W Butterfield, 2nd Lieut, 5th Bn, North Staffs Regiment;

Dorian M Sutthery, Lieut, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders;

Albert R Robbins, Pte, 1st/8th Bn. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders;

Rung for Choral Eucharist BCP and to wish a fond farewell to Michelle our curate as she embarks on the next part of her mission as Team Vicar in Aldbury, Hertfordshire. Richard and Frances Major ringers at this tower and members of the choir wish to be associated with this QP.

First variable hunt: 3.

Rung for Music day

To wish our vicar, Reverend Prebendary Simon Thorburn, and his wife Mary a long and happy retirement, with grateful thanks from the ringers for all the support they have shown us over the last 8 years

Rung to celebrate the 150th anniversary of this church.

Remembering Barry J Lewis, former tower captain here at Chetwynd, who had specifically requested this peal for the church anniversary prior to his death last December.

Belated 90th birthday wishes to the father of 6, and her brother age 46. Father and son share a birthday (30th May).

First QP in method - 3,4

First QP in method - 2

In memory of John G Gipson of Meldreth.

Rung prior to Evensong.

For Choral Eucharist BCP and to celebrate the 1st victory of the British and Irish Lions over the New Zealand All Blacks in New Zealand for 24 years.

Rung prior to the 150th annual celebration of the Clypping, celebrating the patronal festival

Dedicated to the men of Market Drayton who died in the Great War during June 1917:

Fred Gough, Pte, 6th Bn KSLI;

Edward Reece, Pte, 11th Bn Cheshire Regiment;

Ross L Wilson, Pte, 7th Bn KSLI.

Birthday compliments to Frances Diana Warr mother of C. 1st QP in method 2

45th wedding anniversary to Peter (tower captain) and Lynn Hall.

Again ...... at last!

The ringers, believing this method (x36x16x56x1236x34x56.14) not to have been rung previously, wish to name it St Francis Solano Delight Minor being rung within the compass of the Saint's feast day

First in method: 2.

First quarter peal of Stedman - 2, 4.

First quarter peal of Stedman Doubles - 5.

First quarter peal of Stedman as conductor.

To Celebrate the 50th birthday of 3, & 40th birthday of 4.

Arranged as a 70th birthday compliment to Maurice Ingram and a 30th birthday compliment to Chloë Darby.

This composition is believed to be rung for the first time.

First quarter peal of Grandsire on an inside bell - 4.

To celebrate the life of Sir Bruce Forsyth.

Marking the centenary of the death at Passchendaele on 22nd August 1917 of Corporal Thomas William Belton, a Shropshire ringer, who rang his first peal at Oswestry on 7th December 1912.

For Evensong. 400th QP - 6. First in method 2 and 4.

Dedicated to the men of Market Drayton who died in the Great War during July and August 1917:

Alec M Hudson, Pte, 18th Bn King's Liverpool Regiment;

Alfred Lawton, Pte, 2nd Bn Monmouthshire Regiment;

George Wells, Pte, 5th Bn KSLI;

Albert E Pruce, Cpl, 6th Bn KSLI;

Joseph Swanwick, Pte, 6th Bn KSLI;

Frederick Plumb, Sgt, 12th Bn Manchester Regiment;

Austin T Long, Lieut, 10th Bn Royal Scots.

First of 8 spliced surprise major: 4.

To celebrate the life of Kate Sampson a ringer at Ellesmere whose funeral is this Thursday.

With very best wishes to Susan Capey who after 6 years as a valued member of our Friday evening quarter peal band is moving to the Hereford Guild. Our loss.........

To mark the 300th anniversary of the casting of the bells. First peal as conductor.

Shropshire Association's newly formed youth band ringing together for the first time.

For Evensong. Best Wishes to Mr & Mrs P Felton, married on Friday and known to 3, 4 & 5.

Rung on the front five bells. First Minimus for all except conductor. First on a cover bell ;5. Rung at the end of the practice night.

Most p/m/v as conductor.

1st blows in method - 4. For Harvest Choral Evensong

Rung as a farewell compliment to the Revd Prebendary Edward Ward, who is retiring after 26 years as rector to the parishes of Edgmond, Kynnersley and Preston on the Weald Moors.

Bill Deason wishes to be associated with this peal.

First quarter at first attempt; Treble Aged 13yrs.

First cover tenor.

Rung as a farewell complement

to Rev Simon Witcombe Vicar of the parish.

To celebrate the 80th birthday of the sister and 70th birthday of the brother of the conductor.

To celebrate the birthday of the niece of 2, Rebecca Slater.

70th birthday compliment to our very good friend and fellow ringer at Oswestry, Malcolm Clarke. 1st QP in method for all. 1st QP in Wales 2.

Rung prior to Evensong.

Birthday compliment to Sharon and thanks to her mum for the cake

70th Birthday Compliment to 3

Rung prior to Evensong.

Wishing a speedy recovery to Maureen Broom and Anne Ogden.

For Choral Evensong. First in Oxford 2. To celebrate the 3rd birthday of Sophie Woollam, granddaughter of 3.

First on an inside bell 2. First quarter peal together 1 & 2 and rung to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on 26th October.

First in seven Minor methods - 2

50th peal for the association - 3

Remembering Richard M Casserley of Berkhamsted, who died recently.

For All Souls Service and to celebrate the appointment of our new vicar, Rev Harvey Gibbons.

Dedicated to the men of Market Drayton who died in the Great War during September and October 1917:

Francis W Wallis, L/Corp, 3rd Bn Grenadier Guards;

Samuel Rochelle, Gnr, 282nd Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery;

Charles T Meakin, MM, Sgt, 298th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery.

Rung with the bells half muffled. Remembering William McKay from Canada who fought in the Great War and who is buried in the Church yard.

Rung half-muffled prior to the Remembrance Day service.

Half Muffled for Remembrance Sunday. In Memoriam to Lieutenant Commander Royal Navy (Retired) Peter William Murphy

First Quarter peal ; Treble

For the Children in Need appeal

For evensong and to celebrate the 70th wedding anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 1st in method 2, 4, 6.

Rung for HM the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh's Platinum Wedding Anniversary

Rung for HM the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh's Platinum Wedding Anniversary

Rung to celebrate the 80th birthday of Bill Deason.

First Surprise: 2

Rung to mark Margaret Rowley's 70th year of ringing.

For the Advent Carol Service - A candlelight service of Darkness into Light. 10 different extents. Rung in memory of Private William Paddock, of the 6th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, a ringer at Clunbury Shropshire, born in Bagley, Ellesmere, who died on 30th November 1917.

In memory of J Ann Taylor. First blows in method - 5

First quarter Peal, at First Attempt, treble. For Christmas.

Rung without deviation, hesitation or repetition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of R4’s “Just a Minute”. 1st in method - 5

First on Treble for a Quarter. For Christmas.

For evensong and to congratulate the following ringers for awards in the Queen's New Year's Honours List: Alan Regin MBE for services to Campanology and its Heritage; Thomas Frederic Metcalfe MBE For services to Bell Ringing in Cumbria; and Bryan Birkett BEM for services to Bell Ringing and the community in Nottinghamshire.